MATT STALKER, ABPCO'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Joins the Association on 1st December

25 November 2025 (Last updated: 25 Nov 2025 10:49)

Matt brings more than 20 years’ experience to ABPCO, working in the professional body sector in senior commercial, marketing, and public relations roles, and has led high-performing teams, developed strategy, launched new products, and built meaningful stakeholder relationships. He’s a CIM Chartered Marketer and a CIPR Accredited PR Practitioner, and most recently he’s been at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), where he led the commercial strategy, oversaw an international multidisciplinary team, and helped deliver significant growth across training, events, publishing, and advertising.

Matt is looking forward to joining ABPCO and is well aware that it is a well-respected organisation within the events industry.  He hopes to build on the fine work of Heather Lishman, whose leadership and dedication have played such an important role in shaping ABPCO into the organisation it is today. In the run up to the Excellence Awards in Manchester, Matt will be working closely with the ABPCO Executive, our Taskforces and Groups, and engaging with as many ABPCO members, partners and supporters as possible to better understand the association, it’s needs and the needs of its members and partners. He’ll be onsite for the Event in Manchester on 11th & 12th December, an ideal opportunity to begin those conversations and to celebrate the outstanding achievements within our community.

Matt is committed to building the story of ABPCO - the impact it has, the value it delivers, and the programme of activities, education, and networking that support our members’ growth and success. It’s the start of a new chapter for Matt and for ABPCO.

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